Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Degenerative Nervous System Disorders Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 57

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Degenerative Nervous System Disorders Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 50
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,374.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Degenerative Nervous System Disorders Without Major Complications $7,490.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,884.00
Hospital's Markup: 512%
Average amount nationally charged for Degenerative Nervous System Disorders Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $24,307.80
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $6,706.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 58% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1046 out of 1201 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%